If caring for people is one of your top attributes, then look no further than our Rockhampton Maternity Unit. We are seeking an Associate Midwifery Unit Manager to role model and clinically lead our wonderful unit!

The Associate Maternity Unit Manager is a senior level Midwifery Clinician and manager who is accountable at an advanced level for leading, directing and coordinating the midwives and associated services within a Maternity Unit to provide the highest level of care to mothers within the unit.

Provide your care and knowledge in our unit today!

Job details

About us:

The Antenatal Clinic offers outpatient antenatal care and education; the Antenatal/Postnatal 15 bed ward offers inpatient care and maternity assessment unit; the 5 bed Birth Suite offers care during birth and high dependency care; and the level 4 Special Care Nursery offers medium to high dependency care to neonates. There is a strong focus on interdisciplinary care planning and networking with community agencies. The midwifery group practice provides care for women with in an all risk model of continuity.

About the role:

The Associate Maternity Unit Manager works in partnership with the Maternity Unit Manager to provide clinical leadership, to all midwives in the unit, to ensure woman centred care is planned, implemented, evaluated, and maintained at a high standard. The Associate Maternity Unit Manger acts as a professional and clinical role model for all midwives in setting clinical standards and achieving high quality evidence-based midwifery care.

Accountabilities and responsibilities clarify the competency level and skills required to perform the duties of the role successfully. The ideal applicant will be someone who can best demonstrate their fit to both the organisation factors and the accountabilities and responsibilities fin the Maternity Unit.

About you:

Mandatory qualification/s: Mandatory qualification/s and professional registration requirements. Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.

• This position requires effective computer skills and the ability establish new innovative computer systems and data bases.

Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, Post Graduate qualification or working towards is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $4,858 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate of $61.20 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4G576080.

Applications close: Thursday, 18 July 2024.

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK4G576080 - Associate Midwifery Unit Manager (PDF, 347KB)
  Role Description